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we've been arranging free flights so children and adults
can have access to the far-from-home doctors that can save their lives."
 
    
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What's up April 24, 2015

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Upcoming Events

Run for the Angels 5K Pompano Beach Airpark 

Saturday May 2, 2015 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

The Pompano Beach Airpark is having a 5K run/walk May 2nd! A unique run on taxiways and a runway to support a great cause!

Pompano Beach Airpark

 

4th Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament, Leesburg, Florida 

Saturday May 9, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Where: Spanish Village Clubhouse Lots of Great Prizes! $60 Including food. Note to winners of prior tournaments--We are still planning to have our overall Master Tournament but had to change plans when the casino we chose could not meet our request. We have continued to search for a location. Please stay tuned.

Spanish Village Clubhouse, Leesburg, Florida

 

International Learn to Fly Day 2015, North County Airport 

Saturday May 16, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

Static Aircraft show Airplane and helicopter rides Aircraft/aviation vendors Music, food and much more!!

North County Airport (F45)

 

Volunteer Pilot Orientation (3rd Mondays) May 18, 7pm 

Monday May 18, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM EDT

This is a 1:15 training session for volunteer pilots, both new and experienced. Hosted by Brian Jarvis. Training takes places in your home, on the phone and on your PC every third Monday evening at 7pm.

 

Nathaniel Hope Make m Smile 2015 

 is a community festival that celebrates kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families and features a Buddy Stroll around Lake Eola. Enjoy free food, entertainment, prizes, and a chance to visit exhibitors that service the special needs community. This event is FREE of charge and happens RAIN OR SHINE!

Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando

 

 

 

 

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Katheryn and mom, Rebekka_Enroute
Garcia girls Andrea, mom, pilot Marc Miller, dad and Maria
Horath family and pilot Philip North
Aubrey sleeping
Joe Rowan in the cockpit
Kieran Parham
Future Mercy Pilot Derrik
Claudia Mark Diamond Mitsy & Steve
Nestor in his flight suit
 
The 2014 Honorees  
Our Pilots

More photos and our video here

Dr. Norris Pilot of the Year Mr. Alan Hoffberg
Dr. Norris Pilot of the Year Mr. Alan Hoffberg,
flanked by Steve Purello and Kathy Grange

Dr. Norris Pilot of the Year Honorees Alan Hoffberg and Howard Wasdin
Dr. Norris Pilot of the Year Honorees Alan Hoffberg and Howard Wasdin

Above & Beyond Pilot of the Year Bo Bowman
Above & Beyond Pilot of the Year Bo Bowman

Above & Beyond Pilot of the Year Honorees Bo Bowman, Brad Pierce and Mike Alger
Above & Beyond Pilot of the Year Honorees Bo Bowman, Brad Pierce and Mike Alger

Transplant Pilot of the Year Fred Cutting
Transplant Pilot of the Year Fred Cutting

Transplant Pilot of the Year Honorees Charlie Gould, Paul Cellecz and Fred Cutting
Transplant Pilot of the Year Honorees Charlie Gould, Paul Cellecz and Fred Cutting

Mississippi Pilot of Year Ernest Burdette
Mississippi Pilot of Year Ernest Burdette

South Florida Pilot of the Year Sam Samaha
South Florida Pilot of the Year Sam Samaha

South Florida Pilot of the Year Honorees Sam Samaha, Mark Nowicki and Dave Rivero
South Florida Pilot of the Year Honorees Sam Samaha, Mark Nowicki and Dave Rivero

Southwest Florida Pilot of the Year Marc C. Miller
Southwest Florida Pilot of the Year Marc C. Miller

Central Florida East Pilot of the Year David Walker
Central Florida East Pilot of the Year David Walker

Central Florida East Pilot of the Year Honorees Alan Hoffberg, David Walker and Steve High
Central Florida East Pilot of the Year Honorees Alan Hoffberg, David Walker and Steve High

Central Florida West Pilot of the Year Warren Cheatham
Central Florida West Pilot of the Year Warren Cheatham

Central Florida West Pilot of the Year Honorees John Hanselman and Warren Cheatham
Central Florida West Pilot of the Year Honorees John Hanselman and Warren Cheatham

North Florida Pilot of the Year Charlie Gould
North Florida Pilot of the Year Charlie Gould

North Florida Pilot of the Year Honorees George Robbins, John Epley and Charlie Gould
North Florida Pilot of the Year Honorees George Robbins, John Epley and Charlie Gould

Dr. Norris Pilot Awards Gala
What a night!

Thank you so much to all those who made it possible! Primary thanks goes to the Norris family for sponsoring such a great event.

Thank you to the pilots who flew in and always do such an incredible job for our charity! 34 airplanes flew into North Palm County Airport to attend!
  • Thank you to Mike & Shirley Brady for hosting us at Madison Green
  • Thank you to Neil Glazer for making our auction a big success
  • Thank you to Bruce Brown for his continuous help with events
  • Thank you to the extended Purello Family for their contribution, support and understanding!
  • Thank you to Bill & Michelle Brooks, Daniel Homrich and Jeff Schwartz for tirelessly driving our vans
  • Thank you to Jessica and Jeff Schwartz for being our photographers
  • Thank you to our office volunteers Lori, David and Melissa for grommet-adding, counting balls, stuffing signs and more!

Some feedback from attendees:

 

Dear Steve,

  

Outstanding! You and your staff did an incredible job last Friday night. KUDOS to all. It's a real pleasure to be part of such a great organization and I'm very proud to be a member of AFSE. Best part, got to meet many of the other AFSE pilots and spouses. Very interesting and eclectic group.

 Blue skies,

Mike & Kathi Coutcher

 

Steve,

I just wanted to thank you for a very fine awards evening.  Sheila and I had the opportunity to meet some other Angel Flight people and had a great time.

You really know how to throw a party.

All the best to you and your staff,

Paul Cellecz

Hi Steve,

Thank you and the Dr. Norris Foundation for the wonderful evening.  I have flown for Angel Flight for 14 years and this was the first time I have been  publicly recognized so this event was very special for me.  I say this because I have always considered Angel Flight as just a good reason to go flying.  Anyway, thank you very much, it was a wonderful evening and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks again,

Stan and Pat Shaw 

 

Steve and Kathy,

That certainly was a wonderful event!  Thanks for all you did, and many "thank yous" are due to the Norris Family Foundation for sponsoring it.  We had a great time. Keep care.

Bo (and Peggy)  

 

Kathy, I forgot to send these until they mentioned it at the Gala. My wife was kicking me for not sending them and taking more pics so, I will be sending more pics when I do future Angel Flights...I am going to copy my wife Kim on this email as she is now raising awareness about Angel Flight in our area so, I'm sure she will have questions or will want to put people in touch with the organization...It was nice to meet you as well and thank you so much for inviting us to the Gala, we had a great time and met some very nice people as well.

Robert Towe

 

Kathy, You looked great last night. Glad Lynn was able to meet you. The event was well presented and all your hard work showed. Thanks for all you do.

See you soon.

Best, Steve High

 

 

Sam Samaha

 

Steve,

Thanks again for the great evening last night.  Judy and I had a lovely time and feel blessed to part of this wonderful organization.  You and your staff did a marvelous job of pulling it all together.  Congratulations on your upcoming award!

Best regards,

Tony & Judy DeSantis


Thank you for your kind words! We love you guys!
Steve & Kathy

Thank you to all of the all of the individuals and companies who gave for our auction:

 

5K Runs: One down, one next Saturday! 
Orlando Executive Airport Saturday April 4th

We had over 350 runners and 450 attendees!

Thank you to our presenting sponsors:




And our other supporting sponsors:






IronRevenge.com


 
Juanina Mom Alan Hoffberg Steve Purello



















Check presentation from Enterprise Holdings


 

Thank you pilots!

 

Tony DeSantis

Frank Brunot

Dave Rivero x2

David Taisch x3

Dave Walker x2

Mike Grimes

Chris Ledenbach

Joe DeMarco

Greg Banfield

Latas Edwards

Mike DiPetrillo x2

John Collins x4

Dave Walker x5

Mike Coutcher x4

Larry Hedden

Chip Vercelli

Aaron Vandenhouten

Marc Snell

Frank Brunot

David Taisch x2

Jim Jordan x2

Bo Bowman

Phil Gross x2

Doug Ellis

Wiley Horton x2

Tom Bishop x2

Tony DeSantis x2

Cliff Hoffman

Harvey Moore

Ed Golly

Ernest Burdette

Art Elliott

Dr. Keith Kilgallen

Glynn Alexander x2

John Epley

Stan Shaw

35 mission legs were coordinated 3/28/2015 - 4/3/2015

57 mission legs were coordinated 4/11/2015 - 4/17/2015

 

Greg Frost x3

Warren Cheatham

Joe DeMarco

Tim Russell

Mike Edrei

Dave Rivero

Mike Coutcher x4

Manny Brecker

Randy Blackwood x2

Kerry Bentley

Dr. Peter Roode x2

John Carter

Steve High

Bo Bowman x2

Curtis Sutton

Harvey Moore

Bob Showalter

Alan Hoffberg

Rex Myers x3

Fred Cutting

Mike Alger

Manny Brecker x2

Dr. Bob Sparks

Sam Samaha x3

Tom Bishop

Kerry Bentley

Ed Templeton

Harvey Moore

Phil Gross

Mark Nowicki

Dr. Del Hahn

 

59 mission legs were coordinated 4/4/2015 - 4/10/2015

32 mission legs were coordinated 4/18/2015 - 4/24/2015



 
Pilot Orientation class

Every third Monday
Next one: Monday May 18th 7pm 
(attend by telephone/PC) 
Register on left of newsletter under "Upcoming Events"
 
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This class is a must-have for our new pilots, but experienced volunteer pilots are welcome as well. Pilots only, please.

Pilot Brian Jarvis will be covering a variety of topics for enhancing the experience of flying our unique missions.

One hour class, telephone and internet enabled PC, laptop or tablet required.
 
Please sign up on left. Instructions and dial-in number will be sent.

Volunteer Opportunities
(Help Wanted) 

Please register for these on the links to the left, or email Steve at steve.purello@mercymail.org

 

May 2, 2015 Pompano Beach Airpark Run For The Angels 5K
(Various positions starting at 6:00am)

If interested in volunteering or have questions, please email me at steve.purello@mercymail.org

Pompano Run for the Angels 5K
One week to go! Register at Active.com by entering "Run for the Angels"

Thank you to our Presenting sponsor and all of our sponsors!

 

Question, comments or concerns?
Contact us at (352) 326-0761
or email us at info@mercymail.org
 
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